Chymamusique

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Chymamusique
Birth nameCollen Ntala Mmotla
Born (1990-06-04) 4 June 1990 (age 32)
Burgersfort, South Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • Music Producer
  • Record producer
  • Mixing & Mastering
Years active2006–present
Labels
  • Chymamusiq Records
  • House Afrika
  • Soul Candi
  • Mofunk Records
Website

Collen Mmotla (born 4 June 1990) is a South African DJ and music producer. [1] Born and raised Diphale, Burgersfort, Chyma started his musical career in early 2000's as a pianist prior becoming a DJ.

Contents

His third studio album Musique (2022), debuted number one in South Africa.

Education

After completed his matric in 2007, he attended University of Technology studying Analytical Chemistry. [2]

He also attended Boston College studied media and graduated in 2013. [2]

Career

Chymamusique started his music career in 2000 as a gospel and jazz pianist. He later developed an interest in house music in 2005 and started producing it in 2006. He released his first online single in 2010. [3]

He founded and manages "Chymamusique Records" and is signed to the record labels House Afrika & Soul Candi. He was a Mofunk Records member from 2010 to 2013.

In DJing, Chymamusique has played internationally, [4] and shared stages with DJs and producers including Vinny Da Vinci, Ralf Gum, Brazo Wa Afrika, Glen Lewis, QB Smith, Charles Webster and Atjazz.

In music producing, He has worked with Kaylow, DJ Fresh, Anané Vega, Monique Bingham, Brazo wa Afrika, Brian Temba, George Lesley and Ree Morris.

In early September 2021, he announced his third studio album via Instagram. [5] [6]

Musique was released on September 30, 2021. [7] The album features Afrotraction, Da Vynalist, DJ Tears PLK, Brian Temba, Rona Ray, and Buddynice.

It peaked at number one on Local iTunes album charts. [7]

Awards and nominations

South African Music Awards

YearAward CeremonyPrizeWorkResultRef.
2014 South African Music Awards 2014Best Remix Mi Casa - Jika (Chymamusique Drum Mix)Nominated [8] [9]
2022SAMA 28Best Dance AlbumMusiqueWon [10]

Metro FM Music Awards

YearAward CeremonyPrizeWorkResult
201514th Metro FM Music Awards Best New Artist Award [11] Gift Of Sound (album)Won
YearAward CeremonyPrizeResult
2015F.A.M.EBest Dance [12] Won
YearsAward CeremonyPrizeResult
2017 & 2018LIMA [13] [14] Best ProducerWon

Discography

Studio Albums

SINGLES & EPs [17]

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